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StrandStrand is located at the foot of the Hottentots Holland mountains and on the eastern shore of False Bay. It was here almost 300 years ago that Corporal Muller and eight soldiers of the Dutch East India Company crossed the Lourens River and found the now famous Milk Bay Beach at Strand. Many Malay slaves, in the early 1800's, escaped Cape Town to set up communities in Strand based on fishing. It was originally named Somerset Strand as this area had been earmarked as a seaside resort for Somerset West. In 1896 the name was simplified to just Strand.Strand today is an extremely popular holiday resort, with its soft white sand beach surrounded by the warm waters of False Bay. It is not only excellent for swimming and sunbathing, it also offers great beach sport activities - there is a harbour with a launching ramp for small boats. Strand offers great beach sport activities - there is a harbour with a launching ramp for small boats. Strand offers the sport enthusiast a vast amount of activities. The beachfront comes alive on a Sunday when traders and crafters attend the flea market. Strand offers a wide variety of restaurants from the affordable to the elegant - many of these can be found along the promenade. As this is a popular holiday resort you will not have any difficulty in finding suitable accommodation. The normal choices are available, e.g. camping and caravaning, self catering, guest houses, bed and breakfast establishments and hotels. There is a wide variety of accommodation to suit everybody's budget. Activites and things to do in Strand Golf Recommended Strand accommodation |
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